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A former professional soccer player was criticized in a social media post, taking a backseat to her relatively more famous husband.
Future Pro Soccer Hall of Famer JJ Watt is married to Kealia Ohai Watt, a former member of the US Women’s National Team who played in the National Women’s Soccer League.
The couple attended an MLS game on Wednesday night, watching Real Salt Lake take on Burnley FC, of which the Watts are part owners, and the team welcomed the couple with an X post.
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Burnley minority shareholders JJ Watt and Kealia Watt applaud from the stands during the Sky Bet Championship match at Turf Moor in Burnley, England, Monday, May 8, 2023. (Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)
“Welcome to Riot, @JJWatt and family,” the team wrote.
Watt, however, was unhappy with the dismissal of his wife, a local football legend. Ohai attended Alta High School in nearby Sandy and won four state titles with his youth soccer club.
“The woman in the photo literally grew up on the same street, won 4 Utah State Championships (1 in this same stadium), Gatorade Player of the Year twice, National Player of the Year, scored the fastest first goal in USWNT history… It’s probably worth mentioning, but I don’t know,” Watt said in response.
JJ Watt kisses his wife, Kealia Watt, while holding their son, Koa Watt, before the Arizona Cardinals’ game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on January 8, 2023. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Ohai also won a national championship with the University of North Carolina.
After college, she was the second overall pick in the NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash, of which she was captain from 2016 until she was traded to the Chicago Red Stars in 2020.
The couple bought out Burnley FC, who played in the Premier League last season, in 2023.
Burnley FC co-owner and former NFL player JJ Watt seen before a friendly match between Burnley FC and Real Salt Lake on July 15, 2026 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. (Sportswire icon via Getty Images)
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Ohai’s brother-in-law is Watt’s former Houston Texans teammate Brian Cushing.
